Tag: wheelchair accessible vans

CLEVELAND - MobilityWorks, a provider of wheelchair accessible vans, has acquired Mobility Supercenter. The deal expands MobilityWork's adds four locations: in Richmond and Norfolk, Va., and Charleston and Myrtle Beach, S.C. “We look forward to having Mobility Supercenter become a part of our family,” said Eric Mansfield, president of MobilityWorks. “Adding Mobility Supercenter to our organization illustrates our commitment to Accessibility for All. We expect a smooth transition...

BETHPAGE, N.Y. - Bussani Mobility Team, along with the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA), kicked off the fifth annual National Mobility Awareness Month by offering three wheelchair accessible vans through an online contest. Celebrated in May, the awareness month was created to educate seniors, veterans and caregivers about the many wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptive mobility equipment options available. To win, participants must submit their written or videotaped stories...

ADDISON, Texas - HASCO Medical, a provider of wheelchair accessible vans, parts and service, expects net revenues of about $22.7 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2014, a 15% increase compared to $19.7 million for the same period in 2013.The company expects net revenues of $91.2 million for all of 2014, a 25% increase compared to $73.1 million for 2013.“Our team's relentless execution in the fourth quarter led to an unprecedented 25% growth in sales for the year, in spite of the...

PHOENIX - Vantage Mobility International (VMI) customers may now apply directly for financing from Bank of America using a link from VMI's website under a new agreement announced May 15. Decisions are usually made within 15 minutes, according to the release, and approved customers receive phone calls within an hour. “Our goal was to help VMI streamline the credit application process for those who need wheelchair accessible transportation,” said John Hyatt, president of Bank of America...

LONDONDERRY, N.H. - Ride-Away, a provider of wheelchair accessible vans, unveiled a new website in June that's chockfull of features, including a virtual showroom. Ride-Away listed modified vehicles on its old website, too, but it now lists them on its new site in a more user-friendly way, with information like mileage and specifications like interior height easy to find without additional scrolling or clicking. "We have such an eclectic inventory, so it allows consumers to just get a good feel...

PHOENIX, Ariz. - Vantage Mobility International (VMI), a provider of wheelchair accessible vehicles, is riding the coattails of the Honda Odyssey. VMI announced in June that it has increased its workforce by 25% to meet the demand for its converted version of the popular minivan. "Our sales are up about 23% year over year and it's mostly attributable to the Honda Odyssey," said Doug Eaton, president and CEO. "The Honda Odyssey, in the mainstream market, has just exploded." VMI has added 32 full-time...